A friend brought this colorful bean dish to my house for a church circle potluck dinner. As soon as I tasted the slightly sweet slow-cooked beans, I had to have the recipe. I've served the beans and shared the recipe many times since. —Jean Cantner, Boston, Virginia
Preparing Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Served Person: 16
1/2 cup water
2 leaves
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 medium onion chopped
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1-1/2 cups ketchup
1 medium green pepper chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper chopped
1 can (15 ounces) black beans rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drain
In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 10 ingredients. Stir in the beans and peas. Cover and cook on low for 5-7 hours or until onion and peppers are tender. Discard bay leaves.